Steroids eye drops list

As a glucocorticoid , the lipophilic structure of prednisolone allows for easy passage through the cell membrane where it then binds to its respective glucocorticoid receptor (GCR) located in the cytoplasm. Upon binding, formation of the GC/GCR complex causes dissociation of chaperone proteins from the glucocorticoid receptor enabling the GC/GCR complex to translocate inside the nucleus. This process occurs within 20 minutes of binding. Once inside the nucleus, the homodimer GC/GCR complex binds to specific DNA binding-sites known as glucocorticoid response elements (GREs) resulting in gene expression or inhibition. Complex binding to positive GREs leads to synthesis of anti-inflammatory proteins while binding to negative GREs block the transcription of inflammatory genes. [28]

These eye drops and ointments contain a combination of a steroid and one or more types of antibiotic for treatment of infection and inflammation of the eye. The steroid reduces inflammation while the antibiotic treats or prevents infection which may be the cause of the infection. Examples of steroids that are used in these eye drops are hydrocortisone, loteprednol,
prednisolone, and dexamethasone . Examples of antibiotics used in these formulations include tobramycin, neomycin, bacitracin, polymixin B, and gentamycin. These antibiotics have different mechanisms of action and
two or three may be combined in one formulation.

Antibiotic eye drops are prescribed to reduce the patient's chances of acquiring an eye infection after LASIK surgery. Any type of surgery, including LASIK, introduces the risk of infection; during surgical procedures, an incision is made in the bodily tissue, making the inner cavity more vulnerable to bacteria. Surgeons typically recommend the use of antibiotics, either in the pill or topical form, after all types of surgery. For LASIK patients, eye drops will sufficiently deliver the antibiotic solution to the healing corneal tissue.